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2,277 ft
Distance
198 ft
Climb
00:09:43
Avg time
198 ft
Altitude change
2,077 ft
Altitude min
2,276 ft
Altitude max
2,078 ft
Altitude start
2,277 ft
Altitude end
8.7%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
1,995 ft
Distance climb
141 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:09:43
Avg time

Backbone Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Encinal Canyon
    Agoura Hills, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13232 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95267 in E-Biking
    • #30458 in Trail Running
    • #92396 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Some steep sections and very loose soil with tight corners. Cool little trail though.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 265 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Aug 10, 2026 @ 11:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 10, 2026
Mar 31, 2026 @ 8:42am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 31, 2026
 Generally in good shape. The one really steep section is getting loose.
Jun 26, 2025 @ 2:44pm
Jun 26, 2025
May 27, 2025 @ 11:51am
May 27, 2025
Jul 21, 2024 @ 11:43pm
Jul 21, 2024
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Avg: 3.55 (3 votes)
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        Directions to backbone-connector trailhead (34.107020, -118.896000)
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        1 Review & Comments

        MBour MBour
        Fun little section in either direction. Switchbacks are tight but all rideable, and there's a good lung burner punchy climb to get up heading eastward. Definitely not a black diamond trail, though - it's a solid blue in either direction.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Backbone Connector

        ▼ Where is Backbone Connector located?
        Backbone Connector is located in Encinal Canyon, Agoura Hills, California, United States. It is part of the Encinal Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.10702, -118.896.
        ▼ How hard is Backbone Connector?
        Backbone Connector is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backbone Connector?
        Backbone Connector has 198 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,077 ft to 2,276 ft.
        ▼ Is Backbone Connector a point to point trail?
        Backbone Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Backbone Connector?
        Backbone Connector is 2,277 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backbone Connector?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Backbone Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backbone Connector?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backbone Connector are:
        • May (25 activities)
        • March (11 activities)
        • July (9 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Backbone Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backbone Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Backbone Connector?
        The estimated time to ride Backbone Connector is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 2,277 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Backbone Connector?
        Backbone Connector is a very popular trail. There have been 1,818 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,969 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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